Todd#43

Bike is sold.

Just trying to fix your mistake. I wouldn't want people to think I wasnt helpful. Oh, it didn't bother me. I was just setting the record straight.

If you have to move to Pittsburgh, is it REALLY a promotion?

Common mistake. A lot of people drop the second "d". It doesnt bother me - its silent anyway.

I'm not black.

Nope, not a compliment - not even a left handed one. I merely stated the facts. Although, the Lakers are only 1/2 game behind them now that they've lost THREE in a row. Of course last year following the All Star break they went on a 15-1 run. This year, they're 0-3 since the break, right? For what its worth, they played Orlando today, didnt they? Thought they were gonna "match up way better with them" because of the trade?

nah...I just get tired of them.

Sooner or later I'll sell it. I seldom keep anything with two wheels longer than two years.

I didn't go out looking for it, it found me. I'll get it running, play with it for a while and probably sell it. Who knows?

Not THAT kind of hope.

There's hope for you yet.....lol

By their record they are currently the best team in the NBA, but they are only 1 game ahead of the lakers. They were also "the best team in the NBA" last year at this time. We know how that turned out.

Nahhh...the lines are all wrong See what I mean?

Nope, not something you see every day. Actually, its kind of reminiscent of the early CBR600's and 1000's

I might have to do that once its up and running. I don't know that I'd ride it all the way to C-Bus, but if they have any Ducati stuff at the AMA races @ Mid-Ohio this year, I may bring it down. Of course, if its really looking good, maybe I could park it in Ducati Island at the Indy GP?

I think a lot of has to do with the way the clutch is actually moved inside the cases. In some instances, an additional linkage is necessary when using a cable vs. fluid, so you avoid the extra pieces parts by going hydraulic.

The hydraulic clutch is pretty popular on Ducatis. As far as I can remember every one I've had or raced had a hydraulic clutch. The downside is its more expensive to manufacture and maintain (when you have a problem with a slave or master cylinder issue). The upside is that it requires practically no maintenance. I know the older 'busa's had them. Not sure which others did. That's an old honda Pacific Coast, isn't it? Those bikes were ahead of their time also. I'm looking forward to doing this with my son too. When I was his age my dad always had all sorts of "projects" going on. Looking back, I wish I appreciated it more than I did back then, but I'll always remember it.

There are SEVERAL things on this bike that are hideous by today's standards. The mirrors are one, the windscreen (or lack thereof) is another. How about that GIANT red seat? I mean its got a carb on it that Ferrari used to use. That's all part of the "appeal" of the bike. That, and there aren't 50,000 other bikes like it out on the street.

I didn't think you were hating - I understood what you were saying. It is an odd looking bike for sure, but that's part of the appeal - you know? I'm sure once we get it going down the road, it'll turn some heads. The best thing about this bike is its 100% original and unmolested. I have to imagine there arent too many out there like that. Its hard to tell from the photo, but the Commander is stainless. Its also brand spankin new and unfired. The blue and white ones are kinda cool. I'd like to see the photos if you find them. That being said, a Ducati should ALWAYS be red. Period. That one is bent. The rubber stem has hardened and cracked allowing it to droop like that. The one on the other side has broken. That kind of stuff is an easy fix though. Based on the way everything else looks, I doubt that the motor is "locked" up. It'll get some new belts and some hand turning love before it gets started for real.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, you know. The photos dont really do the bike justice. The paint is unbelievably good with no oxidation or hazing. Very unusual for red plastic that old. For a 1987 the bike was way ahead of its time in terms of styling for sure. Now, it looks somewhat dated, but cool none the less, I think. Certainly nothing like today's sportbikes. Oh yeah, I also got this in the trade: and some $$$

The Duke is now gone and I took this as a partial trade: Its a 1987 Ducati Paso 750, 8,000 miles, 100% original and in beautiful cosmetic condition. Unfortunately, it hasn't been started in 9 years so it'll be a bit of "project" type bike. Should be something fun for me and my son to dick around with this summer.

Hold up there, YOU were the one that said they don't make any money from being on ESPN or TNT, remember this? Fact is they make a SHIT LOAD of money from being on TV, and the small market teams make money every time the Cav's or the Lakers are on TV. Ok, lets take a look at that. Cav's record since the break? 0-2 Cav's record since Jamison started playing? 0-1 Jamison's point total "0" (he went 0-12 last night) Based on the early returns, I'd say they didn't get any better. But what do I know?

YOU were the one that brought up "not going to the games, not watching them on TV, and not buying the merchandise", not me. Last time I checked you dont have to actually go to the game or buy a jersey to be a fan. Think the Cav's dont make any money for being on tv? Think again, the combined broadcast and cable tv package that the NBA gets is over $5,000,000,000.00, and this money is distributed among the teams in the league. Additionally, individual teams often have deals with local cable networks (FSN, etc.) to get even MORE money. Believe me, Gilbert and the Cav's aren't going to go bankrupt because you, me, or the man in the moon didn't go to a game or buy a t-shirt.

Do you really believe that a teams biggest source of revenue is people buying $70 jerseys and $200 seats? How many bobble head dolls do the souvenir stands have to sell to pay LBJ's salary for ONE fucking game? How many $8.00 beers have to flow through the concession stands to cover Shaq's take for a year?? By the way, how much did you pay the NBA to watch the last Cav's game on TV? "Fan" support is such a small part of a team's revenue its not even funny. The guys that own professional sports franchises by and large are gazillionaires to start with. These teams aren't money makers for them, they're all about boardroom and country club bragging rights. Go or don't go, but the sweatshirt or dont buy the sweatshirt, watch the game on tv or switch to something else. None of it has any bearing on who plays for the team, how well they play, or how many games they win.

THIS is exactly the problem. I've BEEN excited about a Cleveland teams chances before - a LOT of times. I've seen how this movie ends - and it usually ends with "just wait till next year". I'm not going to get excited.